Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- View from Station Rise
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Scarborough Bridge
- The York Observatory
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bronze weights
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Female Prison
- Ouse Bridge
- The Hospitium
- Micklegate Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Battle of the Standard
- Constantius Chlorus
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Minster in Viking Times